{"title":"Hammered Dulcimers","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe hammered dulcimer's cascading, resonant tone has captivated folk and world music players for centuries. Roosebeck hammered dulcimers are handcrafted instruments built for players who want to explore this unique instrument without the cost of a custom build. Each dulcimer features a trapezoidal soundboard, multiple courses of strings, and a rich harmonic response that suits Appalachian, Celtic, Middle Eastern, and meditative musical styles. Played with light mallets, the hammered dulcimer is as visually striking as it is sonically distinctive. Browse our selection and find the size and configuration that fits your playing goals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eExplore our full range of models. Each one built with premium tonewoods and thoughtful craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eView all Hammered Dulcimers below ↓\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"roosebeck-12-11-hammered-dulcimer-rosewood-body-23-courses","title":"Roosebeck 12\/11 Hammered Dulcimer, Rosewood Body 23 Courses","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"rb-badges\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"rb-badge\"\u003e12\/11 Course\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"rb-badge\"\u003e23 String Courses\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"rb-badge\"\u003eRosewood Body\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"rb-badge\"\u003eColor-Coded Bridges\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"rb-audience\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Intermediate players and anyone ready to step up from a 10\/9\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"rb-tagline\"\u003eA hammered dulcimer with the range to grow with you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"rb-intro\"\u003eThe 12\/11 gives you 23 courses across two bridges, enough range to play in multiple keys and handle the full traditional repertoire without hitting a ceiling. The color-coded bridge saddles take the guesswork out of learning, and the included hammers, tuning tool, and extra string set mean you have everything you need to tune up and start playing the same day it arrives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rb-acc-nav\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton data-panel=\"dh1211r-sound\" class=\"rb-acc-btn active\"\u003eSound\u003c\/button\u003e \u003cbutton data-panel=\"dh1211r-design\" class=\"rb-acc-btn\"\u003eDesign\u003c\/button\u003e \u003cbutton data-panel=\"dh1211r-start\" class=\"rb-acc-btn\"\u003eGetting Started\u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rb-acc-nav-row2\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton data-panel=\"dh1211r-specs\" class=\"rb-acc-btn\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/button\u003e \u003cbutton data-panel=\"dh1211r-box\" class=\"rb-acc-btn\"\u003eIn the Box\u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"max-height: 600px;\" id=\"dh1211r-sound\" class=\"rb-acc-panel-wrapper open\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rb-acc-panel\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRich, Resonant Sound Across a Wide Range\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwenty-three courses of paired strings give you a full, bell-like tone that sustains beautifully whether you are playing fast dance tunes or slow airs. The rosewood body contributes warmth and depth, while the beautiful soundboard, set with two intricate rosette panels in a vine and leaf pattern, projects clearly across the room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rb-callout\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the tonewoods:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rosewood is a dense hardwood that adds warmth and sustain. The soundboard is tuned to project efficiently, so even a gentle hammer stroke carries well.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"dh1211r-design\" class=\"rb-acc-panel-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rb-acc-panel\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBuilt for Players, Not Just Display\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 12\/11 layout, 12 courses crossing the treble bridge, 11 crossing the bass bridge, is the most widely used size in traditional hammered dulcimer playing. It covers enough range for the full folk and Celtic repertoire while staying compact enough to carry to a session or a festival.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe rosewood body has an opening in the back that doubles as a carrying handle. The two rosewood nuts sit along the sides, each 14.5 inches long. Forty-six metal tuning pegs thread into the body opposite 46 end pegs, keeping every string firmly anchored.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rb-callout\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor-coded bridge saddles:\u003c\/strong\u003e The saddles on each rosewood bridge are color-coded to help you identify string positions while you are still learning the layout. A practical detail that makes a real difference in the first weeks of playing.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"dh1211r-start\" class=\"rb-acc-panel-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rb-acc-panel\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTuning and First Steps\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe recommended tuning is the Traditional Fifth Interval. The owner's guide includes a complete tuning chart so you are not guessing. Use the included T-shaped tuning tool to bring each course up to pitch, string courses are spaced 1 inch apart, which makes it straightforward to work across the instrument systematically.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor reference, the distance from the left nut to the first treble bridge position at the top should be 5.9 inches (150 mm), and from the left nut to the first bass bridge position at the bottom should be 10 inches (256 mm). The owner's guide has a clear diagram if you want to double-check your bridge placement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rb-callout\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNew to hammered dulcimer?\u003c\/strong\u003e Start with the owner's guide tuning chart before you pick up the hammers. A well-tuned instrument teaches you what each course should sound like, which makes learning by ear much faster.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"dh1211r-specs\" class=\"rb-acc-panel-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rb-acc-panel\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"rb-specs-table\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCourses\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e23 (12 treble, 11 bass)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStrings\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e46 (2 per course)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBody Wood\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRosewood\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoundboard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLight hardwood with rosewood rosettes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNuts\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 rosewood, 14.5 inches each\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTuning Pegs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e46 metal, threaded into body\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEnd Pegs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e46 metal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBridges\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRosewood with color-coded saddles\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecommended Tuning\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTraditional Fifth Interval\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e34.5 inches L × 14.5 inches W × 4 inches H\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e14.1 lbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rb-callout\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eString care:\u003c\/strong\u003e Strings carry no warranty, and makers suggest replacing them every 3 to 4 months. Keep a spare set on hand, wipe the strings with a dry cloth after playing, and plan on fresh strings if the instrument has been stored for a while.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"dh1211r-box\" class=\"rb-acc-panel-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rb-acc-panel\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's in the Box\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEverything you need to start playing arrives with the instrument.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rb-box-items\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"rb-box-tag\"\u003ePair of Hammers\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"rb-box-tag\"\u003eTuning Tool\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"rb-box-tag\"\u003eExtra String Set\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"rb-box-tag\"\u003e\u003ca title=\"Roosebeck Hammered Dulcimer Owner's Guide\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/3558507.app.netsuite.com\/core\/media\/media.nl?id=674795\u0026amp;c=3558507\u0026amp;h=Br-Qm5O1k-cs9phioFudXC2M7QLgw5Z9Nvnjr8krrL_sQrao\u0026amp;_xt=.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eOwner's Guide (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top:16px;font-size:0.95em;opacity:0.85;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eHammers may vary from the photo. Stand (\u003ca href=\"\/products\/roosebeck-hammered-dulcimer-stand-adjustable-rosewood\"\u003eDHST\u003c\/a\u003e) sold separately.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rb-cta\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHave questions about this instrument?\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact\"\u003eContact us\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hammered-dulcimers\"\u003ebrowse all Hammered Dulcimers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Roosebeck","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45851766653064,"sku":"DH12-11R","price":699.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/1080\/6920\/files\/Roosebeck_Hammered_Dulcimer_DH12-11R.jpg?v=1779208401"},{"product_id":"roosebeck-10-9-hammered-dulcimer-19-strings","title":"Roosebeck 10\/9 Hammered Dulcimer, 19 Strings","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"rb-badges\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"rb-badge\"\u003e10\/9 Layout\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"rb-badge\"\u003e19 Strings\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"rb-badge\"\u003eRosewood or Walnut\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"rb-badge\"\u003eColor-Coded Bridges\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"rb-badge\"\u003eBack Carry Handle\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"rb-audience\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Beginners and anyone who wants a first hammered dulcimer that is light enough to carry anywhere\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"rb-tagline\"\u003eThe starting size, in rosewood or walnut.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"rb-intro\"\u003eThe 10\/9 is where most players begin. Nineteen single strings across two bridges give you the range for the core folk and Celtic repertoire without the weight or the learning curve of a larger instrument, and at 32 inches long it fits in a car seat and on a lap. The color-coded bridge saddles take the guesswork out of finding your way around the strings, and the opening in the back doubles as a carrying handle. Choose a rosewood or walnut body; the instrument is otherwise identical.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rb-acc-nav\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton data-panel=\"dh109-sound\" class=\"rb-acc-btn active\"\u003eSound\u003c\/button\u003e \u003cbutton data-panel=\"dh109-design\" class=\"rb-acc-btn\"\u003eDesign\u003c\/button\u003e \u003cbutton data-panel=\"dh109-start\" class=\"rb-acc-btn\"\u003eGetting Started\u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rb-acc-nav-row2\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton data-panel=\"dh109-specs\" class=\"rb-acc-btn\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/button\u003e \u003cbutton data-panel=\"dh109-box\" class=\"rb-acc-btn\"\u003eIn the Box\u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"max-height: 600px;\" id=\"dh109-sound\" class=\"rb-acc-panel-wrapper open\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rb-acc-panel\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSweet, Bell-Like Tone in a Compact Instrument\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNineteen single strings give the 10\/9 a clear, articulate voice with a quick decay, which is part of why it suits learning: you hear each note distinctly instead of losing it in the sustain of a larger instrument. The soundboard is light-colored hardwood with a single sound hole covered by a rosette carved in a vine and leaf pattern, and the body wood you choose sits underneath that, rosewood adding density and warmth, walnut running slightly brighter and more open.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rb-callout\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhere the name comes from:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dulcimer traces back to the Latin dulcis and the Greek melos, roughly \"sweet tune.\" The instrument itself originated in the Middle East and has been played across the world for centuries.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"dh109-design\" class=\"rb-acc-panel-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rb-acc-panel\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBuilt to Be Carried\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 10\/9 layout means 10 strings cross the treble bridge on the left and 9 cross the bass bridge on the right, 19 in total, spaced 1 inch apart. That spacing is generous enough that you are not fighting the instrument while your hammer technique is still forming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe body bottom is multi-layered in your chosen wood with an opening in the back that works as a carrying handle, and the sides are genuine rosewood or walnut to match. Two nuts sit along the sides, and 19 metal tuning pegs thread into the body opposite 19 end pegs, anchoring every string firmly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rb-callout\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor-coded bridge saddles:\u003c\/strong\u003e The saddles on each bridge are color-coded to help you identify string positions while you are still learning the layout. A practical detail that makes a real difference in the first weeks of playing.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"dh109-start\" class=\"rb-acc-panel-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rb-acc-panel\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTuning and First Steps\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe recommended tuning is the Traditional Fifth Interval, and the owner's guide includes a complete tuning chart so you are not guessing. Use the included T-shaped tuning tool to bring each string up to pitch, working across the instrument systematically rather than jumping around.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor reference, the distance from the left nut to the first bridge at the top should be 0.6 inches (16 mm), and from the left nut to the first bridge at the bottom should be 0.98 inches (24.9 mm). The owner's guide has a clear diagram if you want to check your bridge placement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rb-callout\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNew to hammered dulcimer?\u003c\/strong\u003e Start with the owner's guide tuning chart before you pick up the hammers. A well-tuned instrument teaches you what each string should sound like, which makes learning by ear much faster.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"dh109-specs\" class=\"rb-acc-panel-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rb-acc-panel\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"rb-specs-table\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLayout\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10\/9 (10 treble, 9 bass)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStrings\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e19 single, 1 inch spacing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBody Wood\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRosewood or walnut\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoundboard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLight hardwood with matching rosette\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNuts\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2, matching body wood\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTuning Pegs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e19 metal, threaded into body\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEnd Pegs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e19 metal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBridges\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMatching body wood, color-coded saddles\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecommended Tuning\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTraditional Fifth Interval\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e32 inches L × 12 inches W × 3.75 inches H\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e11.75 lbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rb-callout\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eString care:\u003c\/strong\u003e Strings carry no warranty, and makers suggest replacing them every 3 to 4 months. Keep a spare set on hand, wipe the strings with a dry cloth after playing, and plan on fresh strings if the instrument has been stored for a while.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"dh109-box\" class=\"rb-acc-panel-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rb-acc-panel\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's in the Box\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEverything you need to tune up and start playing arrives with the instrument.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rb-box-items\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"rb-box-tag\"\u003ePair of Hammers\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"rb-box-tag\"\u003eTuning Tool\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"rb-box-tag\"\u003eExtra String Set\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"rb-box-tag\"\u003e\u003ca title=\"Roosebeck Hammered Dulcimer Owner's Guide\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/3558507.app.netsuite.com\/core\/media\/media.nl?id=674795\u0026amp;c=3558507\u0026amp;h=Br-Qm5O1k-cs9phioFudXC2M7QLgw5Z9Nvnjr8krrL_sQrao\u0026amp;_xt=.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eOwner's Guide (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top:16px;font-size:0.95em;opacity:0.85;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eHammers may vary from the photo. Stand (\u003ca href=\"\/products\/roosebeck-hammered-dulcimer-stand-adjustable-rosewood\"\u003eDHST\u003c\/a\u003e) sold separately.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rb-cta\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHave questions about this instrument?\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact\"\u003eContact us\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hammered-dulcimers\"\u003ebrowse all Hammered Dulcimers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Roosebeck","offers":[{"title":"Rosewood","offer_id":46221235486856,"sku":"DH10-9R","price":599.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Walnut","offer_id":46221235519624,"sku":"DH10-9W","price":599.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/1080\/6920\/files\/DH10-9R_01.jpg?v=1784669356"},{"product_id":"roosebeck-16-15-hammered-dulcimer-rosewood-body-31-courses","title":"Roosebeck 16\/15 Hammered Dulcimer, Rosewood Body 31 Courses","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"rb-badges\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"rb-badge\"\u003e16\/15 Course\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"rb-badge\"\u003e31 String Courses\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"rb-badge\"\u003e62 Strings\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"rb-badge\"\u003eRosewood Body\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"rb-badge\"\u003eColor-Coded Bridges\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"rb-audience\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Advanced players and performers who need full chromatic range and volume\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"rb-tagline\"\u003eThe largest hammered dulcimer we build.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"rb-intro\"\u003eThe 16\/15 gives you 31 courses across two bridges, 62 strings in total, which is enough range to play in nearly any key without retuning and enough volume to hold a room without amplification. This is a serious instrument at 17.25 pounds and 37.5 inches wide, built for players who have outgrown a 12\/11 and know exactly why they want more. The color-coded bridge saddles carry over from the smaller sizes, and the opening in the back doubles as a carrying handle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rb-acc-nav\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton data-panel=\"dh1615r-sound\" class=\"rb-acc-btn active\"\u003eSound\u003c\/button\u003e \u003cbutton data-panel=\"dh1615r-design\" class=\"rb-acc-btn\"\u003eDesign\u003c\/button\u003e \u003cbutton data-panel=\"dh1615r-start\" class=\"rb-acc-btn\"\u003eGetting Started\u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rb-acc-nav-row2\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton data-panel=\"dh1615r-specs\" class=\"rb-acc-btn\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/button\u003e \u003cbutton data-panel=\"dh1615r-box\" class=\"rb-acc-btn\"\u003eIn the Box\u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"max-height: 600px;\" id=\"dh1615r-sound\" class=\"rb-acc-panel-wrapper open\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rb-acc-panel\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFull Range, Full Volume\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSixty-two strings paired into 31 courses produce a wide, sustaining, bell-like voice with real weight behind it. Two sound holes, each covered by a rosewood rosette carved in a vine and leaf pattern, let the light hardwood soundboard project across a hall. The rosewood body adds warmth and density underneath, so the instrument stays warm rather than turning brittle as you play harder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rb-callout\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the tonewoods:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rosewood is a dense hardwood that adds warmth and sustain. The soundboard is tuned to project efficiently, so even a gentle hammer stroke carries well.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"dh1615r-design\" class=\"rb-acc-panel-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rb-acc-panel\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThirty-One Courses, Two Bridges\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 16\/15 layout means 16 courses cross the treble bridge on the left and 15 cross the bass bridge on the right, 31 courses in total, each made up of two strings tuned in unison. Course spacing stays at 1 inch, the same as the smaller sizes, so the reach between courses feels familiar if you are stepping up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe rosewood body has an opening in the back that doubles as a carrying handle, which you will use. Two rosewood nuts sit along the sides, each 14.5 inches long. Sixty-two metal tuning pegs thread into the body opposite 62 end pegs, anchoring every string.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rb-callout\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStepping up from a 12\/11:\u003c\/strong\u003e The extra 8 courses open up keys that previously required retuning, and the added string mass gives you noticeably more volume. Budget extra time for tuning day one; there is nearly 50 percent more of it.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"dh1615r-start\" class=\"rb-acc-panel-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rb-acc-panel\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTuning and First Steps\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe recommended tuning is the Traditional Fifth Interval, and the owner's guide includes a complete tuning chart. Use the included T-shaped tuning tool to bring each course up to pitch, working across the instrument systematically. With 62 strings, a methodical pass beats jumping around.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor reference, the distance from the left nut to the first bridge at the top should be 5.4 inches (138 mm), and from the left nut to the first bridge at the bottom should be 11.2 inches (285 mm). The owner's guide has a clear diagram if you want to check your bridge placement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rb-callout\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOn the stand:\u003c\/strong\u003e At 17.25 pounds and 37.5 inches wide, this instrument plays best on a stand rather than a lap or table. The adjustable rosewood stand sets the playing surface where your wrists want it, seated or standing.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"dh1615r-specs\" class=\"rb-acc-panel-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rb-acc-panel\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"rb-specs-table\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCourses\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e31 (16 treble, 15 bass)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStrings\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e62 (2 per course), 1 inch course spacing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBody Wood\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRosewood\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoundboard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLight hardwood with two rosewood rosettes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNuts\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 rosewood, 14.5 inches each\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTuning Pegs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e62 metal, threaded into body\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEnd Pegs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e62 metal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBridges\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRosewood with color-coded saddles\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecommended Tuning\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTraditional Fifth Interval\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e37.5 inches L × 18.25 inches W × 4 inches H\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e17.25 lbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rb-callout\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eString care:\u003c\/strong\u003e Strings carry no warranty, and makers suggest replacing them every 3 to 4 months. Keep a spare set on hand, wipe the strings with a dry cloth after playing, and plan on fresh strings if the instrument has been stored for a while.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"dh1615r-box\" class=\"rb-acc-panel-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rb-acc-panel\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's in the Box\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEverything you need to tune up and start playing arrives with the instrument.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rb-box-items\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"rb-box-tag\"\u003ePair of Hammers\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"rb-box-tag\"\u003eTuning Tool\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"rb-box-tag\"\u003eExtra String Set\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"rb-box-tag\"\u003e\u003ca title=\"Roosebeck Hammered Dulcimer Owner's Guide\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/3558507.app.netsuite.com\/core\/media\/media.nl?id=674795\u0026amp;c=3558507\u0026amp;h=Br-Qm5O1k-cs9phioFudXC2M7QLgw5Z9Nvnjr8krrL_sQrao\u0026amp;_xt=.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eOwner's Guide (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top:16px;font-size:0.95em;opacity:0.85;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eHammers may vary from the photo. 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